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With music recordings coming to a complete standstill due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, Wynk Music's online concerts are aimed at offering artists the opportunity to connect digitally with fans and even share fresh content in a live environment.

Wynk music app will soon host live concerts

The Airtel music streaming app has already done two live concerts in the past one month

14 May 2020 7:39 PM

Music and other services will be available with interfaces in at least 40 languages supported by Apple.

Offering six-month free trial, Apple Music expands to 52 new countries

Apple Music with 60 million subscribers is in a duel against market leader Spotify, which has 120 million paid users but in fewer countries

21 Apr 2020 8:52 PM

The transition throughout the day happens on six tiles on the top of the new home screen. (Photo | Spotify)

Spotify's new home screen gets the smarts, suggests playlists to suit your routine

Spotify ups its game as other more recent music apps such as TikTok sibling Resso notches up users

10 Mar 2020 1:16 PM

Much like TikTok, Resso encourages the sharing of user-generated content including lyrics and comments, alongside streaming music.

TikTok Developer launches Resso music app first in India

Resso hopes to grab some of the music streaming pie that belongs to established names such as Spotify and Gaana

04 Mar 2020 6:11 PM

Spotify Kids app is a composite of playlists, which is easy for kids to find music and stories from their favourite movies or TV shows.

Spotify Kids launched for young listeners

Spotify says the content in the app is hand-picked by editors who have experience curating content for kids.

31 Oct 2019 8:23 AM

The Windows app comes with support for podcast streaming, keyboard controls, and Pandora Modes.

Pandora launches desktop app for Windows

Pandora's Windows app can be used by both free users and paid subscribers.

13 Sep 2019 7:55 AM

By their calculations, Vinyl revenue grew by 12.8% in the second half of 2018 and 12.9% in the first six months of 2019, while the revenue from CDs barely budged (Photo: Pixabay)

For the music industry old still reaps gold, Vinyl sales set to overtake CD

For the first time since 1986, Vinyl Record Sales might overtake those for CD's this year.

09 Sep 2019 12:26 PM

Spotify's total revenue grew 31 per cent year-on-year at 1,667 million euros in Q2.

Major Apple rival crosses 100 million mark

Although the number is midway Spotify's estimation, it surpasses Apple Music.

01 Aug 2019 7:55 AM

Ad-supported revenue grew 24 per cent at 126 million euros and the average revenue per user was 4.71 euros in Q1. (Photo: ANI)

Spotify records 217 million monthly active users in Q1, 2019

The music streaming service expanded its global market footprint to 79 countries.

30 Apr 2019 10:46 AM

Amazon has entered into discussions to launch a free, ad-supported music service.

Amazon to launch free music-streaming service

Amazon is now looking at introducing a new free music streaming service to rival Spotify.

16 Apr 2019 11:44 AM

YouTube Music and Premium both provide access to ad-free content that is avilable only on the video streaming platform.

YouTube Music and Premium services introduced in 17 countries

Both the YouTube audio and video streaming engines have been made available in 17 countries as of now.

19 Jun 2018 2:54 PM

The end of the Microsoft Groove Music apps on iOS and Android will take place at the end of the year.

Microsoft announces the retirement of its iOS and Android Groove Music Apps

The death of Groove Music apps on Android and iOS is looming near.

02 Jun 2018 8:29 AM

Shenzhen-based Tencent is one of China's most powerful internet companies, running the WeChat messaging app as well as online payment platforms and games.

Music streaming giants Spotify, Tencent invest in each other

The companies said it would be "strengthening relationships between the two most popular music streaming platforms in the world."

10 Dec 2017 7:26 AM

The average daily time spent on the app by users has grown by 25 per cent over last year, making Wynk one of the most active mobile apps in India across all categories.

Airtel’s Wynk Music crosses 50 million users

As per App Annie data, Wynk now has the highest number of active daily users in its category.

31 Mar 2017 2:55 PM

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